Workers’ Comp’ Basics

Nov 11, 2011

14 Signs That Your Employer May Be Committing Workers’ Compensation Fraud
14 Signs That Your Employer May Be Committing Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Uncategorized, Workers' Comp' Basics, Workers' Compensation

14 Signs That Your Employer May Be Committing Workers’ Compensation Fraud

By Leonard Jernigan|November 11th, 2011|Uncategorized, Workers' Comp' Basics, Workers' Compensation|2 Comments

All employees should be on the lookout for signs that their employer or potential employer is engaging in workers’ compensation fraud. The list of signs below was inspired by this one from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. These signs may indicate that your employer is not paying workers’ compensation insurance for their [...]

Oct 20, 2011

Suicide – Recognize the Signs Before It’s Too Late
Suicide – Recognize the Signs Before It’s Too Late

Mental Injuries, Uncategorized, Workers' Comp' Basics, Workers' Compensation

Suicide – Recognize the Signs Before It’s Too Late

By Leonard Jernigan|October 20th, 2011|Mental Injuries, Uncategorized, Workers' Comp' Basics, Workers' Compensation|0 Comments

Several years ago I had declined to represent an injured truck driver until his wife called me and said she found a suicide note and asked me to reconsider. I did and was able to help him. I believe there is a connection between suicide and workers’’ compensation. Clearly the pain of an injury, coupled [...]